Pecos, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Pecos, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 31.5 pts more Rep. than Texas overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,700 | 62.7% | 27.0 pts (1,161 votes) | 4,303 | — | 5.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,167 | 71.5% | 43.5 pts (1,925 votes) | 4,428 | -16.3 pts | 20.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,480 | 61.8% | 25.0 pts (1,004 votes) | 4,010 | +18.3 pts | 13.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,512 | 60.5% | 22.2 pts (921 votes) | 4,150 | +2.9 pts | 6.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,468 | 59.0% | 21.8 pts (914 votes) | 4,185 | -0.3 pts | 13.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,215 | 68.9% | 39.3 pts (1,833 votes) | 4,668 | -17.1 pts | 34.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,042 | 71.9% | 44.8 pts (1,898 votes) | 4,233 | -5.5 pts | 31.5 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16,667 | 25.8% of population |
| 2004 | 15,554 | 28.5% of population |
| 2008 | 15,251 | 26.3% of population |
| 2012 | 15,568 | 26.7% of population |
| 2016 | 15,881 | 26.4% of population |
| 2020 | 15,184 | 30.7% of population |
| 2024 | 14,712 | 28.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pecos shifted 18.0 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Pecos has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Pecos voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pecos has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Pecos?
Pecos's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 22.4 points (921 votes) out of 4,150 total votes cast.
Has Pecos ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Pecos has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pecos?
The widest margin on record for Pecos was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 45.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Pecos relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,233 votes were recorded in Pecos against a total population of 14,712 (28.8% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Pecos a presidential bellwether county?
Pecos has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).